Keto diet tested as new weapon against swelling disease
NCT ID NCT03991897
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet (low-carb, high-fat) can improve lymph vessel function and reduce swelling in people with arm lymphedema after lymph node removal. Participants will be randomly assigned to a ketogenic diet or a standard diet, with or without a ketone supplement. The goal is to find a new way to manage this chronic condition that currently requires lifelong care.
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